Toyota Celica Battery Dies when it Rains

This 1999 Toyota Celica has a parasitic draw that drains the battery. But apparently it only happens when it rains. What?
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As soon as he saw the Celica pull up, Wes probably started brainstorming some Scotty Kilmer jokes. 😂

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I had plenty in reserve...

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[@petero2693]

Just yell scream you got scotty... cant stand him..

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​@@WatchWesWork if the nuts were missing.... This was definitely Scotty kilmers car

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"Life's hard and it gets a lot harder when you're stupid." Words to live by, Wes.

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I am intimately familiar with that on so many levels. >_>

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@@Jerkwad152 The more stupid people I meet the more I love my dog.

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These few words sum up the majority cause of the problems we see in society these days 🤦🏻‍♂️

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That was a classic old-skool AvE'ism - so many of us use them now 😂

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he's got a super old one where he talks about how this channel will never be interesting to most people, i think it was back when he had 3-4 thousand subs

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A little rational thought in an irrational time.....

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[@robertspear9134]

Only took about an hour to fix with years of experience and hours and hours training. Thanks Wes.

[@DieselCreek]

About 7 more tubes of clear silicone around that back window will have it sealed up beautifully 🙄

[@WatchWesWork]

I think a few more pop rivets would help too!

[@kevingrainger2530]

Why waste money on silicone when a refuse sdack cut open and taped onto the roof would seal it.

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

I was gonna say 8, but if you wanna cheap out...

[@Military-Museum-LP]

Maybe one day you two can meet half way. 200,00 views minimum!!!!!

[@RubenKelevra]

Maybe the owner should call DonnDIY for a replacement roof. Would outlast the car by a century 😁

[@rayvoorhies7180]

There's nothing like having a customer leave behind a furry, wire chewing friend. Max's hunting skills is a valuable addition to the shop. Nice repair. I like that car.

[@wingdwolf56]

Another perfect Saturday!! “Life’s harder when you’re stupid” You are absolutely the best!!! I only wish I was as stupid as you!

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Be careful what you wish for.

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@@WatchWesWork both of these statements are t-shirt merch material

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We're ALL stupid sometimes.

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Think that quote has typically been attributed to John Wayne. Makes it even better!

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@@kirkspearman1625 Actually it was Stephen Keats in the movie@The Friends of Eddie Coyle@ Although there are posters and signs with John Wayne, he never said it! Neither did Robert Mitchum.

[@hgj2019]

Good diagnostic team. Wes chasing electrons and Max chasing critters. Good work!🐭

[@twiz8789]

I noticed right away that Max was all over that car I knew there was a critter in there. Now I have that song "It only happens when it rains" by Garbage in my head now..... thanks Wes. lol

[@nop3noperson]

Same!

[@orbitalair2103]

I'm only happy when it rains. but great song, yeah.

[@MR-je1jb]

The peeling paint on the trunk spoiler and the pinched wire with the Scotchlock is the classic aftermarket spoiler install from the 90's.

[@DanEBoyd]

Ah, excellent observation! I was thinking body shop! I did notice the redundancy of the body-mounted third brake light, but didn't put that together. But that trunk latch losing its bolts makes me think that they worked on more back there, than just putting the spoiler on. I was under the impression that the Scotchlocks were on the trunk light circuit, for an aftermarket alarm.

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Never apologize for your dog bro, he's awesome.

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[@DanEBoyd]

And cynicism!

[@killcar5nbike2]

I was like Wes what are you doing, you're reading the battery charge current 😂😂

[@tedjar]

I was sure I was watching the last moments of the $15 fuse in the meter.

[@WatchWesWork]

Yep. You get in a hurry...

[@ericcorse]

Old Max makes this video, thanks for the powerprobe link.

[@WatchWesWork]

He stole the show!

[@jmistret419]

Thumbs up then watch. Great start to my day. Thanks wes

[@RM.....]

Same here .Great video as always

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Always!

[@heinzkot360]

Right after you hooked up the Charger i was like „hold on what the hack is he doing ?!?“ i was about to leave a comment on how to measure the current correctly when the charger i hooked. But then saw the other comments ... you are not dump when you realize your own fails man! Keep it up stay save and never think to less of yourself. You are great Wes !

[@virtuestreams2616]

I think Max heard the phrase “cheese eating friends” and was anticipating a meal to jump out when the engine fired 😀🍴👍

[@baldmaggots]

Look at him going at that pallet at the end, he's on to something...

[@gunners4129]

Not sure if you've ever been recommend "Joseph Carter the Mink Man" but they have dogs just like Max that can hear them underground lol

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He knew before that!

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my catz sez, cheez bois? alright!

[@greggb1416]

Whaaaat... No “dialectic grease”...? Spent a week one day chasing a milliamp parasitic draw, on a 1995 ,F-350, FWD, crew cab, power stroke diesel, and discovered corrosion on the reo-stat portion of the interior dome light dimmer switch... Great video sir, Thank you.

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"Life's hard, and it's a lot harder when you're stupid." I think that I'm going to use that as part of my email signature block. This is the greatest quote I've ever heard on KZbin.

[@chrisj2848]

Using the fuse as a shunt is friggin genius. I love it!

[@wickedmessenger1]

"Cheese-eating friends," made me think a Frenchman was going to jump out from behind the headlight.

[@hedge685]

And proceed to surrender....

[@dansevern3291]

That was a good one, electrical gremlins drive me crazy. Apparently mice have the same effect on Max. Good job, both of you.

[@marcryvon]

Yep.Eelectrical gremlins can be daunting. I bought a brand new 1990 VW Gti, lauded by everyone at the time, including my older bro. Nice, very fun car... when it ran. It would start most of the time, then stopped anytime on my or my wife way to work. Back to the dealer, oh so many times, on a float truck, I stopped counting, without ever finding anything wrong with it.They replaced a bunch of electronic gizmos under warranty to no vail. Got REALLY fed up, put it for sale 18 months later. Buyer had it checked at a local small garage. All OKed but for a %$)?&@@ loose connector under the dash... 😡😡 Never got a penny back from the dealer or VW for my loss and wasted time. 😡😡😡

[@WatchWesWork]

When the mice are the electrical gremlins we really have a team effort!

[@fanplant]

I'm an electrician and into electronics and know what a shunt is but had no idea you could get a round estimate across a fuse for troubleshooting! Thank you Wes!

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Yes sir. And it works really well.

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Why is this channel so relaxing to watch??

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Boring?? Now that's not nice. lol

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Soothing sounds of getting your brain some info.

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It's his calming voice!!!!

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Because Wes is a chill guy, and very competent in the work he does

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@@lostintime8651 "Boring" is N-O-T what L'Quan said!! R-E-L-A-X-I-N-G!

[@pipefitter1728]

Now if you could just get Max to sniff out electrical problems! Although you managed to find the problem in short order. Good job Wes!

[@markbowen3638]

Ah, the dreaded boot or trunk light! Every 80's & 90's british cars be they British Leyland or Ford offerings suffered from switches that worked when they felt like it. Only way to make sure they were off was to take the bulb out! Brings back happy memories... nice to see an old school electrical problem that doesn't involve computer diagnostics. You're right about the pup stealing the show! Best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧

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Yes! I had a fiesta where the boot light did it’s own thing as well as a rear wipe that spontaneously came on a hand full of times each year 😂

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@@Stop..carry-on yep 83 Fiesta , same problem!

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"Life's harder when you're stupid". LOL I was laughing so hard at that one!! But seriously, I admire your humility. Most folks would edit that portion out, or reshoot the video. You included it. Thanks. It makes all of us feel better that every makes errors at one point or another. I think that's (one of the reasons) why this channel is so great! Thanks for all you do, you are truly the best!!

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Hard to back out of that one!

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Another Saturday morning stopped by Wes

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Productivity = 0.

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Love the variety of videos. Please continue!

[@MiamiZombie2012]

Had a 90 celica gts a few years ago, it was Swiss cheese and leaked oil everywhere. But it still ran even after getting rear ended (totaled). Funny enough, insurance gave me more than I paid for it.

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Unbreakable!

[@Deviant365]

Rodent diagnostic should be another 10 bucks on the bill. Keep Max in chews and treats. 👍

[@olspanner]

As always Wes, superb diagnostic skill.

[@larrycroft470]

Wes you are WAY too hard on yourself. You are a brilliant mechanic and successful teacher/entertainer to boot. I know stupid Wes....and stupid you AINT.

[@bryantblake1877]

Another one, short, sweet and REPAIRED! Nicely done Wes!

[@sierravortec2494]

Awesome find man, good job!

[@HowNotToDoEverything]

Well, I WAS going to be productive this morning, but You, SMA, and VGG all dropped videos, so I guess I'll just try harder tomorrow.

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Another fun video, you and Max are a great team.

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Your videos are always so helpful love the way you explain how and why your doing what you do

[@chrisprobert6]

max was brilliant. i had worked out what he was up to, before you mentioned the critter and was hoping to see him evict it. lol. nice one wes

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I admire your laid back methodical diagnostic approach to problem solving👍👍 Good Stuff Wes!!

[@eddiepatterson5025]

Nice work Wes. Finding a voltage draw that’s usually a pain in the rear. Love this channel 🏁🏁🏁.

[@filmbluff99]

Thank you Wes for the link to the fuse voltage drop charts. They could be useful to me in the future. Always interesting stuff on your channel.😀🇬🇧

[@tectalabyss]

Hi Wes. Awesome fix. All my best.

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[@adamdnewman]

Parasitic draws are often brain hurtting adventures glad you figured it out. Your great Wes

[@ksokie63]

Good morning Wes, what a way to start the morning ☕. Mouser dog and electric problems. Great little video. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@rrmech11]

Awesome video Max doesn't mess around. 👍👍

[@kd5byb]

NICE!!! That tip about measuring drop across fuses is GOLD! I've got to remember that one!

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Goog diagnosis, well done and thanks again for showing us your thought process

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Good find. Keep them coming

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Good job Wes!

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Love seeing "Max" in your videos...beautiful and smart dog. Show that pup off more often!

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Excellent video Wes :) and well done job !

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another good video, keep them coming

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You are an extremely smart mechanic!

[@WatchWesWork]

LOL. Even a blind pig finds a nut once in a while!

[@johnnybgoode6466]

another great video- great diagnosis work here -hope Max gets his mouse !

[@ronicard]

Heck of a diagnostic job, Wes! Beautiful dog and he's an effective pest control system? That boy's a keeper!

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Your shop is starting to come together, lighting is nice bright...

[@DangerousSportsForSeniors]

Best four legged pest control system ever. Thanks for your efforts.

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Woot another video!

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Great job Wes!

[@martinkupka3575]

Thanks for the link with voltage drop of fuses. Had "undefined" currents in my cars several times and each time it cost me an awful lot of time to find out the failure.

[@Westcoastgs]

My friend has a 98 Jeep Cherokee with an unknown parasitic draw, this and you was brilliant, ty

[@butler386]

Fantastic fix and diagnosis. Get that mouse. Thanks for the video.

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Thanks for the video, Wes!

[@kirk467]

I like your pest controller! Good video Wes! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@nferraro222]

Nice troubleshootin' :) Thanks for the link - I'll be using that chart in about 20 minutes. Looks like Max is going to actually dig his way through that skid to get lunch.

[@jdmccorful]

Interesting problem.Thanks for the look.

[@ronniewalker2881]

excellent video man enjoyed it

[@lawrenceengel3330]

Nice fix Wes 👍

[@jasontexter1721]

Saw that as soon as you did it. Glad you figure it out 😂😂

[@n16161]

You’re way too smart for the internet, my guy!

[@marcryvon]

Wow, nice rust free (as far as we can see) car ! Thanks man for the paper sheet trick to check the trunk seal ! Also the fus trick to isolate the current leak/draw. Brilliant ! I have a mint 1988 Fiero GT which develop a trunk water leak since a couple o' years. Coiuld'nt find it by the usual method with the full blast of the air fan (obviously with a mid-engine car).🙄 I'll try it Sunday morning. Thanks Wes ! This ol'69 y.o. geezer always learn something from you. 👍

[@ihrescue]

A the voltage drop chart is a nice way to help quantify trouble shooting those phantom draws. thanks for sharing the charts. Good vid.

[@toolwarrior1773]

supergluing a washer to the nut......now there's a tip I could have used earlier in my car maintenance years......Love your vids. Keep up the great work.

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Thanks Wes!

[@jimlong527]

Pup is waiting for the mouse, trust him.

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Cool watch, as always!

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Great throwback video. Process of elimination great job!

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A diagnostic episode as good as the old Gus Wilson Model Garage!

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Thanks ! I'got a current leak in my car, didn't know i could trace it so easy ! Will be very handy.

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Wes and Marty T great half hour to start the day here in Oz.

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Love your channel, that was pretty informative

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Wes, I have used painters tape to hold the nut in the box end for tough locations. I actually stacked flat/lock/nut in a socket as well....Love the videos!

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Max & Wes were exceedingly well groomed today, compliments to the make up department. [Also thank you fro tips and guidance appreciated.]

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I echo about your GREAT approach to tasks. You just seem to be very casual when complex situations arise (but not always; HaHa.) It has made an impression on me such that when I'm faced with what could be frustrating I need to slow down, step back, take a breath, then approach in measured steps: A, B, C..... You'll never know just how important this has been to me! thx

[@bostedtap8399]

That's a great example of lateral think Wes, always difficult to see in side a sealed boot for whether the light is on, or not on. Max certainly takes an interest in cars with uninvited guests. Thanks for sharing.

[@norherman]

Good find!

[@AZgule2010]

Was anyone else expecting Scotty Killmer to pop out behind the car? Fine diagnosis as always Wes 👍👍

[@bradhanson4803]

I don't work on cars but I like listening kinda relaxing thank you

[@poolmotorrepairguyFL]

The Florida pool pump motor repair guy approved ! that was good info Wes

[@DriveShaftDrew]

good diagnostics thumbs up shared your dog is awesome as well guess that guy needs new lights as well as a roof fix and a few other bugs good you found the draw as well at least you fixed a few potential problems before they became more problems as well great job

[@bmacd2112]

Normally, I couldn't care less about anything to do with a Toyota. But this was a rather unique problem and your troubleshooting skills were spot on! Good job Wes!!!

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Awesome early morning video 👍 sweet Saturday morning

[@liza.andkeithsimpson5081]

Good job wes

[@paulsontag9233]

Max was particularly adorable in this one!